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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.53, 1,163.68 and 548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.53, 1,163.68 and 548.73 is: 757.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.53 : 1,163.68 = 548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.53/1,163.68 = 548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.53x = 1,163.68 × 548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.53x = 638,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,544.75/843.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.00

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